$88 million aging-in-place residence launches in downtown Victoria to strong demand

Scott Henderson Client Releases, Element Lifestyle Retirement

Intergenerational residence at Bayview first to offer combination of rentals and condominiums VICTORIA, BC - Aquara by element, announced today the launch of its $88-million, 65+, harbour-side community located in downtown Victoria. It is the first 65+ community in Victoria to offer a combination of rentals, condos, independent & supportive living and care. It is the only aging-in-place residence to ...

$88-million aging-in-place project obtains development permit in Victoria

Scott Henderson Client Releases, Element Lifestyle Retirement

Magic happens when young children and older adults get together January 24, 2019, VICTORIA, BC - Aquara by element, a $88-million aging-in-place senior’s residence in downtown Victoria, received its Development Permit this week as Mayor and Victoria Council voted unanimously in favour of the project. Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (TSXV- ELM), the manager of development and operations of Aquara, announced ...
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Mission Group achieves 70 per cent sales for Brooklyn

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Brooklyn at Bernard Block Presentation Centre opens this Saturday, September 22nd at 560 Bernard Avenue in downtown Kelowna.  KELOWNA, B.C. Mission Group, Kelowna’s largest multi-family home builder, announces today that 125 homes at Brooklyn at Bernard Block were purchased in the past week. B.C. residents who currently reside in Kelowna or plan to move from Greater Vancouver made up 80 ...
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Bellamy Homes Visionary New President of CHBA Central Okanagan

Scott Henderson CHBA Central Okanagan, Client Releases

Local and industry crusader Les Bellamy to lead CHBA as Central Okanagan faces challenges. KELOWNA, BC: The Canadian Home Builders Association of the Central Okanagan (CHBA-CO) announced today that Les Bellamy is its new President. Bellamy is the creator and founder of Bellamy Homes, a unique residential home builder focused on custom designed homes with smart livable spaces. Bellamy formally took ...

New drywall tariffs “dumped” as CHBA wins Tribunal

Scott Henderson CHBA Central Okanagan, Client Releases

KELOWNA, B.C. In a major victory for the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) and its builder, renovator, developer and drywall contractors, the Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) recently tossed-out a complaint by CertainTeed Gypsum Canada alleging that dumping of 54-inch drywall made in the U.S. was hurting their business in Western Canada. Justin O’Connor, president of the Central Okanagan chapter ...
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Brooklyn at Bernard Block receives final approval from City and plans sales date

Scott Henderson Brooklyn at Bernard, Client Releases, Mission Group

City of Kelowna grants height variance for 25-storey concrete condo tower in downtown Kelowna. KELOWNA, B.C. Today, Mission Group confirms that Brooklyn at Bernard Block has received its final council approval from the City of Kelowna and will begin public sales in mid-to-late September. Brooklyn will offer 178 new homes and will be a part of a master-planned development located ...

Element’s OPAL residence is 93 percent sold, 98 percent rentals reserved and on schedule for Q1 2019 opening

Scott Henderson Client Releases, Element Lifestyle Retirement

Element hires new general manager for its intergenerational aging-in-place vision at its flagship residence.  VANCOUVER, B.C. OPAL by Element Lifestyle Retirement Inc. (TSX-V:ELM) has entered its home stretch as the innovative retirement residence has 93 percent of its condominiums sold and 98 percent of rental suites reserved, with waitlists growing on already sold and reserved suites. Completion of construction is expected ...

Kelowna’s Highest Rooftop Lounge and Outdoor Terrace Announced

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Mission Group unveils downtown rooftop amenity space for homeowners at Brooklyn at Bernard Block   KELOWNA, B.C. Mission Group reveals today it is building Kelowna’s highest rooftop lounge and outdoor terrace with unparalleled views of the city, mountains, and Okanagan Lake. The open-air rooftop space will sit atop Brooklyn at Bernard Block at a height of over 200 feet. Brooklyn ...